The Tyrant's First 22nd Chapter: Target Qin Mausoleum

  The amount of dragon energy in the Qin dynasty is unknown to Liu Xuan, and also unknown to Shi Daoren.

  Shi Daoren only knew this because he had been practicing for a long time and liked to travel around, listening to those secrets and legends. It wasn't until over a hundred years later that he finally found out about this one thing.

  In addition to his own search and exploration, he only knew how to enter the Qin Mausoleum, but from some clues, he learned one thing: that the Qin Mausoleum was not so easy to enter.

  "I know the entrance to the school, but inside there are many mechanisms to deal with intruders. With my cultivation, I may be able to pass through the first few levels, but the final level that protects the elixir is likely to be difficult to handle."

  Shi Daoren directly pointed out the difficulties of this trip. He knew that although he and Liu Xuan were both cultivators, Liu Xuan was now the emperor of the entire Han Dynasty. Sitting in such a high position, he must have had a temper, especially when it came to being used or deceived. If Shi wanted to get his help, it would be best to explain things clearly first. Otherwise, if the emperor felt that he had been cheated later on, it would not end well for him.

  It's easy to deal with ordinary emperors, Shi Daoren is confident that even if he offends him, he has a way to leave, but this one is different. This is an emperor who understands the true mysteries of the universe, and his abilities are not trivial. If he really gets angry, it's not certain that he can be appeased easily.

  "Based on these considerations, Shi Daoren revealed all the information he knew: 'The Qin Mausoleum is located east of Chang'an, but if we want to enter, we definitely can't use normal methods. However, there is a place southeast of Chang'an where you can directly enter the interior of the mausoleum.'"

  "Was it because of an earthquake or something that opened up a path?" Liu Xuan's guess wasn't unreasonable, but he quickly overturned this speculation.

  As far as he knew, the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang was not fully opened even after 1,800 years. The so-called Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang in later generations is only the outermost part, and it can be seen that the inside has never been exposed to the outside world.

  This proves that during this period of time, Qin Mausoleum did not have a natural entrance due to changes in terrain.

  "The entrance is an entrance, but it's not just any ordinary entrance."

  Shi Daoren shook his head: "The predecessor who helped create the Qin Mausoleum was indeed a great sage, and he was well-versed in the way of arrays. He used the structure of the Qin Mausoleum and the surrounding terrain to create an array that allows people to enter and exit."

  "Transmission array?" Shi Daoren's explanation was troublesome, but Liu Xuan understood it at once. After saying so much, wasn't it just saying that the monk who helped build the Qin Mausoleum left a back door? And in the form of a transmission array.

  "Originally, that formation could only be used for a certain period of time. However, due to changes in the terrain and movement of the earth's veins, the formation also underwent changes... I went to check it out recently and found that the formation hadn't been destroyed, and fortunately, within the next month, this formation can still be used. But after this month, then..."

  Liu Xuan nodded, only then realizing that the formation also had a time limit. No wonder Shi Daoren would rush to Chang'an during this period, probably wanting to see if he could meet himself and invite him to visit Qin Huangling. As it happened, Liu Xuan was just about to go on an inspection tour, which saved Shi Daoren a lot of trouble.

  As of now, the opportunity is only available for the next month. If successful, he can naturally obtain the Dan medicine he has been longing for, and Liu Xuan can also obtain the suppressed Qin Dynasty dragon energy.

  If you miss this period, the formation method cannot be used, and if you want to enter the Qin Mausoleum, you may have to dig it up - this behavior is particularly likely to damage the mausoleum. If you are not careful, the entire mausoleum will be destroyed, and then everything inside will be gone forever.

  Perhaps some dragon energy will still dissipate out, and as for the elixir, forget about it.

  Actually, Liu Xuan was even more inclined to enter the underground palace, because he now attached great importance to that dragon energy. If he could get it all, even if he couldn't raise the Golden Dragon to a mature realm, he could still make the Golden Dragon grow by at least half a point.

  He himself had become more powerful, and many things could be done as he pleased. Not to mention others, he could directly influence the literary and military officials who had been conferred by him with his own dragon energy, making their cultivation speed even faster.

  This was naturally of great help to his ultimate goal and he had no reason to miss it.

  "A month?"

  Liu Xuan's fingers began to unconsciously tap on the case in front of him, not with great force, but in this quiet and somewhat eerie large tent, it was very eye-catching.

  Shi Daoren saw that Liu Xuan was considering, closing his mouth and sitting aside. Although his eyes were looking at the empty space, but those ears were always paying attention to the sound of Liu Xuan's fingers knocking on the case.

  When he heard that voice suddenly stop, Shi Daoren's mouth corners slightly curled up, he knew Liu Xuan had already made a decision.

  As expected, Liu Xuan called out and had Cao Gou come in from outside. He immediately instructed: "Go and summon Gong Da and Han Sheng, I have something to discuss with them."

  Cao Cao didn't ask any more questions and immediately went to find the two men. Before long, he had called them over and invited them into his tent.

  Huang Zhong and Xun Yu were both busy with their own affairs, when Cao Gao found them they had just finished what they were doing and were thinking of taking a rest, but seeing the emperor's close minister coming over, they couldn't help but rush over immediately.

  As soon as he entered the grand hall, he saw Shi Daoren of the Hongnong Wangfu sitting to one side, while Emperor Hou had his eyes closed, seemingly dozing off. After exchanging greetings, Liu Xuan opened his eyes and motioned for them to sit down before speaking.

  As soon as he sat down, Liu Xuan said: "Arrange for the generals and soldiers to rest well today. Tomorrow morning, head in a southeasterly direction towards Chang'an."

  "Huh? Chang'an southeast?"

  Huang Zhong was stunned, he didn't expect the emperor to issue such an order. Because they had set out from the west gate of Chang'an and were heading west at first. After all, the emperor's inspection tour of the northwest mainly targeted the counties west of Chang'an and north of Qinling.

  How did it suddenly change direction to southeast? Is the emperor going to take a look around Tongguan?

  Going to Tongguan is nothing special, Chang'an still occupies Tongguan now, but it's very different from when Dong Zhuo was there, because the east of Chang'an is now controlled by Kong Rong.

  Kong Rong is also a loyal minister of the imperial court. Even if he presents a situation of division, once an imperial edict is issued, he will carry it out. Generally speaking, this is still within the sphere of influence of the imperial court. Liu Xuan is currently busy governing the northwest and does not have the idea of bringing back the two armies of Hongnong and Henan under direct control of the imperial court for the time being - because after taking them back, the surrounding situation will become more complicated. For now, the imperial court's military strength is limited, and it's better not to be greedy without a significant increase in power.

  Due to various circumstances, Tongguan is not very safe now, but it's not too dangerous either. At least the west side of Tongguan is definitely fine. If the Emperor wants to go, as long as we take necessary precautions, it shouldn't be a big deal.

  Huang Zhong was curious as to why the Emperor would suddenly come up with such an idea, but he still respectfully accepted the order.

  As for Xun Yu? He was even more nonchalant, anyway he came out to inspect the agricultural situation in various places, where wasn't he going to look? Just follow the emperor.

  Moreover, he keenly sensed that the Emperor's sudden change of mind and alteration of route had a great deal to do with that Daoist. And as soon as he saw the Daoist, Xun Yu naturally thought of those mysterious arts.

  "Perhaps it has something to do with his cultivation?"

  He had such suspicions in his heart, but he didn't ask, and Liu Xuan simply explained: "This Shi Daoren said that there is a rare treasure in the southeast of Chang'an, and I want to go and get it myself."

  "Strange treasure..."

  Huang Zhong didn't say a word, he had no idea what this so-called "treasure" was all about, but it seemed that this matter shouldn't be among his concerns.

  Xun Yu's heart became even more determined, it must be related to the mysterious arts, perhaps it was a treasure that His Majesty thought would be particularly helpful for cultivation.

  He didn't know that he had already infinitely guessed the truth, and Liu Xuan also didn't know that Xun Yu had almost learned everything. He just said to Xun Yu after giving orders: "This time on the expedition, we are relying entirely on you and others. I have also heard about Han Sheng's achievements in Jingzhou, so I issued an edict to transfer Han Sheng to the capital."

  "Nowadays, the imperial court is in a period of using people, and Han Sheng will definitely be able to make achievements on the battlefield in the future! However, for now, there are still many things that Han Sheng needs to get familiar with first. When you have time, it's not bad to talk more with Gong Da."

  These words, when heard by Huang Zhong, were the emperor's expression of appreciation for himself and a promise to him, so he was very happy.

  However, Xun Yu caught on that the Emperor was asking him to help lay the groundwork for Huang Zhong. He glanced up at the Son of Heaven and saw that the Emperor was slightly nodding in his direction, so he knew he hadn't misunderstood. He also cupped his hands in agreement: "I just so happen to want to get close to General Huang as well!"

  As soon as this was said, Liu Xuan knew that Xun Yu understood, nodded and said a few more words to the two of them, then let them withdraw.

  Huang Zhong didn't think there was anything wrong, and after leaving the main tent, he was preparing to go back and rest. However, Xun Yu hadn't left, but instead came forward: "General Huang, if you have nothing else to do, I happen to have some matters to discuss with General Huang."

  Huang Zhong was stunned for a moment, he originally thought that the emperor's words were just casual courtesy, and Xun Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, agreed to it as a perfunctory response. He didn't expect Xun Yu to really want to 'get close' to him?

  However, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue said that Huang Zhong would naturally not give this little face, nodded, and took Xun Yu to his own account.

  Liu Xuan, who had been paying attention to these things all along, naturally heard them clearly. He opened his eyes and smiled slightly, knowing that if this trip went smoothly, he could completely cultivate Huang Zhong.

  He had originally wanted to instruct him personally, but Shi Dao Ren brought himself such news, so he let Xun Yu handle such a basic matter.

  Anyway, the deeper secrets and the problem of the treasure, he had to face himself, and he was not afraid that there would be no opportunity to show his kindness. Moreover, this time when they went to retrieve the dragon energy of the Qin Dynasty, it was an opportunity for Huang Zhong, and if there were any rare treasures in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, Liu Xuan would definitely not be stingy and would reward everyone nearby, and if Huang Zhong performed well, he would naturally get a good deal.

  "Well then... Since we have this opportunity, let's go clear that Qin Emperor's Tomb instance first!"